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Well, We Saw This Coming: First Day of In-School Instruction Delayed Until September 21

By on September 6, 2020 12:38 pm in 11201, Education, Kids, Parents, schools

Of the ten largest school systems in the country, the NYC DOE was the only one with plans to start the 2020-21 school year as originally intended on September 10th. By comparison, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago opted for fully virtual schooling in mid-July and early August respectively. But by now parents are, however painfully, aware New York City […]

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DeBlasio Announces Hybrid Back-To-School Plans For September

By on July 11, 2020 10:41 pm in 11201, Brooklyn Heights, Education, Health, Kids, P.S. 8, Parents, Public Safety, Schools

Amid the reports of dangerous spikes of Covid-19 across the country, Mayor DeBlasio announced on July 8th NYC public schools will open in September on a “hybrid” schedule. The tentative plan entails three versions of staggered in-school instruction. Protocols include mandatory masks for children, teachers, and staff and nightly deep cleanings of school facilities. In a letter […]

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